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Home » Authors » Alyse Thompson-Richards

Articles by Alyse Thompson-Richards

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FPSA, PMMI debut Processing State of the Industry Report

The president and CEO of the food production org details the top insights.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 8, 2026

The organizations have joined forces to offer food manufacturers and OEMs an overview of market performance and a glimpse at what to expect going forward.


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Campbell’s Utah plant

Campbell’s debuts $160M Goldfish plant expansion

Going for Gold(fish): the company can now produce 5 million of the snack per hour.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
July 8, 2025

To enhance distribution in the western U.S. and set new standards for packaging and capital project execution, the company has expanded its production facility in Richmond, UT.


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Mars snaps up Kellanova in $36 billion acquisition

Mars' Kellanova acquisition clears antitrust review by FTC

The deal is now awaiting a European commission investigation.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
July 1, 2025

The proposed $36 billion acquisition has received all but one of 28 required regulatory clearances.


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Kraft Heinz DeKalb Distribution Center Rendering

Kraft Heinz to upgrade U.S. manufacturing facilities

The $3B investment will increase efficiency at 30 of the company's plants.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
May 27, 2025

The investment will increase efficiency at 30 of the company’s U.S. manufacturing facilities.


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Carolina Foods

Carolina Foods drives growth with automation

The company has improved upon the limitations at its original bakery.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
April 7, 2025

With 90 years as a Southeastern staple, Carolina Foods has a long legacy of producing Duchess honey buns, Gem mini doughnuts, and pastries for retailers across North America.


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Hometown Hero sugar-free gummies

Hometown Hero introduces sugar-free live rosin gummies

Each Prickly Pear gummy features 25 mg of hemp-derived THC.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
October 16, 2024

With a vibrant green hue and sweet, tangy flavor profile, these Prickly Pear gummies are sweetened with allulose.


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Oria Midnight Moon gummies

The Cannabist Company expands Oria by Airo gummy line

Available in six varieties, the gummies are infused with live resin.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
August 14, 2024

The fast-acting, long-lasting, all-natural, vegan and gluten-free line of edibles mirrors Airo’s vaping experience using its Artisan Series flavor profiles and full-spectrum effects.


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nuEra Alchemy gummies

NuEra launches Alchemy Ratio Gummies in Illinois

Products feature blend of minor cannabinoids for targeted effects.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
August 13, 2024

Alchemy Ratio products are formulated to deliver functional benefits by combining various cannabinoids.


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Mars out to ‘push the boundaries’ in supply chain sustainability

Mars makes progress on decarbonization initiatives

The company aims to achieve net zero by 2050.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
July 30, 2024

The company has committed to investing more than $1 billion over three years—and continuing to commit financial resources as needed until net zero is achieved.


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Garden Society Wine Gummies

Cannabis companies adopt product specialist program

The program aims to expand professionals’ expertise around cannabis edibles.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
June 26, 2024

Leading cannabis brands have adopted the Ganjier Product Specialist program to provide their workforces with a comprehensive understanding of cannabis products, consumption methods, quality preservation techniques and assessment best practices.


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